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If, wtth respect lo · suspension, demotion, or dismissal, the Per- Sonnel Board conciudec that such suspension, demotion, or dismissal was warranted, any recommendation by it shall be advisory only and ahall not be binding on the appointing power and, in such instance, the decision of the appointing power shall be final and no appeal may be taken ~therefrom. Vacancies created under this Section may be filled by the appoint- lng power by temporary appointment pending the completion of any proceedings taken hereunder. A reduction in pay shall bo treated as · demotion under this Sec. Sion, unless the reduction in pay is part of a plan to reduce salaries and wages in connection with · general economy or curtailment program. A failure to grant an increase in pay at a time when an increase would otherwise have been granted as part of a plan to increase salaries and wages throughout the City service shall likewise be treated as a demo- tion under this Section. Section 1009. ABOLITION OF POSITIONS, LAY.OFFS. No provi- sions ~f this Article shall be construed as interfering with the power of the City Council by stating in its proceedings its reasons therefor, to abofish I position, combine the duties of two or more positions, or reduce the number of employees in a given class except as specifically provided in Article VII of this Charter. Should an abolished position be renewed or a combined position be separated or any position or posi- tions involving substantially the same duties be created or filled within two years, the employee or employees discharged shall be entitled to be appointed thereto. All lay-offS occasioned by the abolishment of aposition, the combin- ation of duties of two or more positions, or the reduction In number of employees in · given class shall bo governed by seniority in service and shall be in the reverse order of employment. Re-employment shall be in the reverse order of lay.offs. Section 1010. PROHIBITIONS. No person in a position, office, or employment in the servicu of the City of Santa Ama or who is an applicant for appointment thereto shall in any way be favored or dis- criminated against because of his race, religion, or political opinions. No person holding any position in the service of the City, excepting elective officers and members of appointive boards and commissions, or on an eligible list, shaft lake an active part in any municipal political campaign in behalf of any candidate, or contribute thereto, nor shall such person seek signatures to eny petition to advance the candidacy of any person for any municipal office. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent any such persons from seeking election or appoint- mens to public offce. Upon becoming a candidate for public offce, lay such person shall request and be granted a leave of absence, without pay, to remain in effect during the period of time ouch per~on ia a candidate. No officer or employee of tho City and no candidate for any City